For a wedding with 125 guests in the Buffalo Grove IL, the estimated total cost is around $25,517 - $31,187. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Buffalo Grove IL is approximately $227. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $25,517 - $31,187.
The average wedding cost in Buffalo Grove IL is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $25,517 - $31,187 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Buffalo Grove IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $383 - $468. This represents about 1.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $406 - $496.
In Buffalo Grove IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,296 - $2,806. This represents about 9.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,255 - $3,979 |
12.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$383 - $468 |
1.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$171 - $209 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$406 - $496 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,296 - $2,806 |
9.0% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Buffalo Grove IL is $250 - $306. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 1.0% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$250 - $306 |
1.0% |
|
Hair Service
|
$107 - $131 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$88 - $108 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$55 - $67 |
0.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,396 - $2,928. This accounts for roughly 9.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,396 - $2,928 |
9.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$549 - $671 |
2.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$245 - $299 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$740 - $904 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$562 - $686 |
2.2% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $636 - $778.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$636 - $778 |
2.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$113 - $138 |
0.4% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$142 - $174 |
0.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$382 - $466 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $541 - $661. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$541 - $661 |
2.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$50 - $62 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$177 - $217 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$68 - $84 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$96 - $118 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$72 - $88 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$77 - $94 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,277 - $1,561, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $761 - $930, which is about 3.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,656 - $9,358 |
30.0% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$5,619 - $6,867 |
22.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,277 - $1,561 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$761 - $930 |
3.0% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Buffalo Grove IL area is $255 - $311. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$255 - $311 |
1.0% |
|
Officiant
|
$255 - $311 |
1.0% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $956 - $1,168.
| Other Events Cost |
$956 - $1,168 |
3.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$956 - $1,168 |
3.7% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$410 - $502 |
1.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Buffalo Grove IL spend between $6,474 - $7,912 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 25.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Buffalo Grove IL with 125 guests spend between $3,509 - $4,289 on wedding photography, which is about 13.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Buffalo Grove IL is $2,569 - $3,139. This makes up a portion of your (10.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,474 - $7,912 |
25.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$396 - $484 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,509 - $4,289 |
13.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,569 - $3,139 |
10.1% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Buffalo Grove IL is estimated to be $2,053 - $2,509. This service accounts for 8.0% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,053 - $2,509 |
8.0% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,053 - $2,509 |
8.0% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $635 - $776.
| Transportation Cost |
$635 - $776 |
2.5% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$635 - $776 |
2.5% |